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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.02, 4,735.55 and 965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.02, 4,735.55 and 965.75 is: 1,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.02 : 4,735.55 = 965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.02/4,735.55 = 965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.02x = 4,735.55 × 965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.02x = 4,573,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,328.91/3,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.62

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